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BA or BSc

Heya, i was just wondering what the difference is in BA Geography and BSc in geography, the courses look really similar, so i was just wondering, is one easier, or do they just take you down different routes?

Thanks!
xox :smile:

Reply 1

W@t3R

I would think that the B.A on is more literature based, like writing more reports etc.... and the BSc is more hands on experiement based, like biochem? :confused:

, Not sure but that's what i THINK.

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Reply 2

Lady_Muck

14

Er, not at all!

BA - More human geography.
BSc - More Physical Geog

In a nutshell...

Reply 3

Rosie_Fairy

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Thanks! Anyone else got any ideas?

Reply 4

Jog.Ra.Fee.

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I applied for BA Geog on the basis of it being more Human Geography focussed, but you have to do equal amounts of modules. Also, if one was easier than the other me thinks there woud be slight outnumbering in one or the other no?l

Reply 5

Rosie_Fairy

OP

Thanks! Im not really sure what i'm more interested in, so i dont know, but BSc seems more recommended here, so it might influence me more towards BSc.

Reply 6

Jog.Ra.Fee.

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Its what you like, not what is recommended Rosie - I hate the physical stuff and would bring scissors to my wrists if i had to specialise it even more than i do.

I instinctievly love Human stuff, I dont know why, I just do and my friend is the ocmplete opposite. Its your choice and yours only

Reply 7

Crisps

13

At most universities both BA and BSc are the same (or at least very similar) in the first year, then the branch off into their respective fields in subsequent years. You can also change at most unis if you think you have chosen the wrong course.

Human goegraphy btw is basically a cross between sociology, history and anthropology. It's not nice (says me who regards himself as a scientist)

Reply 8

Lady_Muck

14

It makes no difference, (honestly) what you apply for.

I accidentally applied for BSc at King's, which I don't really want to do. However, in the first year it's all the same, you start to specialise in your modules soo Urban Regeneration vs Glaciation etc. If you take more human modules you'll graduate with a BA rather than a BSc :smile:

Reply 9

arkbar

12

Human geography is lovely and beautiful. Especially urban theory.
BSc seems to have slightly less applicants than BA at the Unis I applied to but the overall numbers are similar and at most unis it's quite easy to change.

Reply 10

Rosie_Fairy

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Jog.Ra.Fee.

Its what you like, not what is recommended Rosie -

This is very true. I am more partial to the physical stuff really. i dont know. it's all so confusing! =]

Reply 11

beff...

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i like physical stuff better and all on my other a levels were sciences so thought it would be good to apply for the BSc. This guy that toured us round at nottingham today said there isnt much difference between BA and BSc as most courses have optional modules were you choose what you want to do so someone doing a BA could do more physical options than human options.

It doesnt matter tooo much but if you want to do a BSc some uni's will want you to have another science subject at a level.

hope that helps a little

ooh and also if you choose a BSc you will most likely do physical fieldtrips/coursework and dissertation

Reply 12

thorondor

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Rosie_Fairy

Thanks! Im not really sure what i'm more interested in, so i dont know, but BSc seems more recommended here, so it might influence me more towards BSc.

I'd almost go as far as to say it doesn't matter whether you apply for the BA or BSc, it is very easy to change since they are vitually the same for much of the course. Oviously your A level subjects may make it more sensible to apply for one rather than the other. Don't fret over choosing BA or BSc, it really doesn't matter much.

Reply 13

loser88

12

It doesn't matter and your subjects don't affect it either- my A levels are 'arts' but i've applied for a Bsc (which is considered to be the more scientific degree) but it doesn't matter- you can specialise in what you want anyway. I can't stand Human so the Physical course is obviously the one for me!

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